Sad news for coasterheads: California’s Great America will probably close in 2028. That means one less place to hurl yourself into space, screaming in delight as you go upside down and every which way—and maybe even get rid of your kidney stones. The amusement park will be celebrating 50 years in 2026, and while we all want another 50, it seems unlikely, as reported by People.
Officially called the Six Flags California’s Great America, the park in the city of Santa Clara outside of San Jose is due to close its doors at the end of the 2027 season unless if the lease is extended. That means lovers of the Halloween thrill season at the park will have this year and next year, and then… end scene. Can we get some attorneys working on that lease extension right away?
The issue is that the park, unfortunately, is not making enough money to remain open. It opened in 1976 as Marriott’s Great America, and comprises more than 100 acres of fun, including a double-decker carousel, an included waterpark, more than 50 rides (each rated on a five-point system from “low” to “aggressive” in terms of thrills) and Planet Snoopy for younger kids. Four of the roller coasters meet the highest thrill rating of “aggressive.” Seasonal offerings are part of family traditions in the Northern California area—heartbreak reigns to hear that the annual Snoopy Christmas ice show is being iced out, as are other seasonal festivals like Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras and Halloween celebrations.
The park is now owned by Prologis, a San Francisco-based logistics company that manages storage and movement of goods from trains, shipping and other modes of transport.